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the watchers ([personal profile] grigori) wrote in [community profile] chasma2021-10-16 09:43 pm
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WEEK THREE MINGLE

ahnkeen: week 3 mingle in the sands of time
32 Remain

Waking up this morning will reveal some unfamiliar surroundings. The soft ripples of the canals and dulcet tones of otamatone fade from your ears, replaced by a steady, dry breeze and the ambient noise of the local populace filtering in through open windows. Another thing you'll notice is that it's warm - very warm. Light dress is recommended here.

You all awaken in your beds—although they aren't the beds that you found yourself falling asleep in previously, and you might not even see the same face as you had the previous night. But one by one, as you filter out, you find yourselves in a house, a bit on the older side but still comfortable. The decor is neutral and inoffensive, much like you'd expect of a place that sees many visitors.

Unlike the previous worlds you've visited, Ahnkeen is a bustling, busy place, full of people of all sorts - and not all are human, so please check your biases at the door. Though the world around them is dry and scarce of resources, the market town itself is alive and well, business booming, and the merchants here keep a close eye on their wares in case of any thieves.



Traversing down the streets of the housing district are the Temporals. For the most part they seem ready to receive everyone. Throwing their hands into the air and meandering down Rameel will be spearhead the introductions this time—their puma daemon trailing behind them. As an extra treat, they'll even seem to have their “black box” from previous with them this fine morning on full blast.

"Hello, hello everyone! WELCOME TO AHNKEEN!! The home to the great markets...probably. I hope more of you are used to these scenery changes by now, and by popular demand are your favorite Temporals. We've changed the set for the hat trick, but we won't stop there."

Satariel is standing close to Yomiel, their undercloak absent and their daemon raven-formed on their shoulder - it squawks after Rameel yells the welcome, but they offer everyone a warm smile. They do reach over to... turn down the "black box" of Rameel's, without looking, smile still intact. "For those of you that kept your things from previous worlds, especially the treasure from our adventures underwater, you might find that they come in handy here. We are in a market, after all."

The last Watcher has also shed their undercloak, staring at Rameel while their polecat daemon chitters. "Anyway," they turn to the rest with a vague gesture at Satariel. "Try not to steal too much this time. The last few worlds were pretty quiet, but you might run into trouble with the locals here if you keep that up."


With the new week, travelers will find that they are no longer connected physically and emotionally to another participant. As opposed to being drawn to one person in particular, they'll find themselves with the need to be physically close to any other participant they speak to. Go on, hold their hand, get your snuggle on - it'll make you feel better. This effect lasts all week.

pikaffeine: (rhydon)

[personal profile] pikaffeine 2021-10-18 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I had that handled. [ he did not. he precariously grabs what he needs from the fridge and hops on two different sized stools so he can reach the counter without dropping anything ] But yes. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't get coffee. This place is already miserable as it is for someone with fur. There is sands in places I didn't even know I had.
uncoincidental: (Default)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2021-10-18 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
You're welcome anyway!

[it's fine.]

Deserts can be pretty hard to get used to! ...hopefully you won't be stuck here long enough to really get used to them.
pikaffeine: (rhydon)

[personal profile] pikaffeine 2021-10-19 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
Don't worry about me! I just need to pay enough for my ticket out of here. What about you? Traveling through?

[ wow his cold brew is done. i am not kidding he made her a cold brew. do you like COFFEE ]
uncoincidental: (073)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2021-10-19 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
Mmhm, just passing through. The group I'm with tends to stay in one place for a week before we move on to somewhere else.

[she sips at the cold brew!


huh. this is actually pretty good.]
pikaffeine: (rhydon)

[personal profile] pikaffeine 2021-10-19 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
Neat. You guys just world travelers or on an epic quest?

[ he is staring at her to see how she likes it ]
uncoincidental: (084)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2021-10-19 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm... a little of both, I think?

[she takes another sip! ...and then another! this is her drink now. rip to every single person she shares a house with, she will not be sleeping tonight.]
pikaffeine: (scyther)

[personal profile] pikaffeine 2021-10-19 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
Ooooh, I love me a good quest. What is it?

[ pikachu has absolutely no shame in making a child drink concentrated coffee ]
uncoincidental: (071)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2021-10-19 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
Well... it involves solving mysteries if they crop up, wherever we go! Although I don't know quite what it's going to lead to, yet, but it seems important...

[she's going to get addicted to this. monday w4 is just going to be caffeine withdrawal hell if she isn't murdered. someone spare her from this fate.]
pikaffeine: (magikarp)

[personal profile] pikaffeine 2021-10-19 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
[ absolutely not sheba for endgame ]

Oooh, that's the best kind of mysteries. So what, are they all linked together?
uncoincidental: (084)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2021-10-19 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
[no let her die]

Mmhm. There have been some common threads in the reasons why they were even happening in the first place, so it's just a matter of time to put it all together, I think.
pikaffeine: (magikarp)

[personal profile] pikaffeine 2021-10-19 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ no who will wash pikachu's dishes ]

Ooooh. Puzzles within puzzles. You think you're getting close? You say you guys move on every week, how long has that been going on?
uncoincidental: (070)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2021-10-19 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
This is the start of the fourth week, so... I hope we're getting close!
pikaffeine: (golbat)

[personal profile] pikaffeine 2021-10-19 06:14 am (UTC)(link)
A whole month! [ sips coffee ] So this is only your fourth world? Medium conspiracy levels, I'd say. You should be done in no time.

[ he believes so much ]
uncoincidental: (012)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2021-10-19 06:43 am (UTC)(link)
[oh. huh! she blinks rapidly. fourth world... so he knows...]

...well, I hope so! I'd like to get to the bottom of all this sooner rather than later.
pikaffeine: (rhydon)

[personal profile] pikaffeine 2021-10-20 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I'm rooting for ya, kid. And try to have fun with it! Mysteries are good life experience. Sometimes traumatizing, but overall good!
uncoincidental: (030)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2021-10-20 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
...thanks. I'll do my best!

Do you have any advice for solving mysteries?
pikaffeine: (omastar)

[personal profile] pikaffeine 2021-10-21 06:29 am (UTC)(link)
Try not to get too stuck on the little details. Sometimes taking a step back and trying to see the big picture helps!
uncoincidental: (018)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2021-10-21 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
I'll keep that in mind. Thank you!

[


aura, in djinni form, is now trying to hover by the cold brew and steal a sip]